Originally Posted by bcredliner

It doesn't matter the circumstances surrounding a new member. If they ask a question they should expect a courteous answer. If you feel they shouldn't have purchased an X5 help them make the most of it or ignore the thread. Look at your posts from the standpoint of you being the OP and consider what you would think of the forum and his posts to you. Same goes for the link you posted. Sometimes your posts are great and sometimes you seem to be mad at the world and want everyone to share your pain.

I support your advice until you got to the part where you more than imply if OP doesn't meet your criteria that the X5 will be sitting in the driveway most of the time. I noticed in your link you posted another great greeting to a new member. I don't condone the manner that OP responded but I applaud that he stood up for himself.

I still don't get why you own an X5. You are taking something you believe is unreliable and submitting it to above normal stress. There are so many other vehicles that will do the same thing that you obviously think are more worthy of that trust.